[Remote] Head of Finance | PE backed SaaS | Profitable

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ember Search is conducting a search for a Head of Finance for a profitable, PE-backed vertical SaaS business focused on specialty dental practices. The role involves building the finance function from scratch, partnering with the COO and PE sponsor on strategic finance, and having a clear pathway to CFO.ResponsibilitiesBuild the strategic finance, FP&A, and planning function from the ground up, including budgeting, reforecasting, and KPI reportingOwn the financial model and management reporting used by the leadership team and the PE sponsorPartner with the COO and executive team on spend, performance, and operating decisions across the businessEstablish AR, AP, and accounting controls alongside an accounting manager already in placeOwn cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and revenue and unit economics analysisLead the financial execution of the embedded payments launch, including revenue treatment and take-rate managementPartner with the PE sponsor on board reporting, value creation planning, and exit readinessSkills8 to 12+ years of progressive finance experience, with meaningful time in a high-growth operating roleStrong foundation in investment banking, private equity, top-tier consulting, or equivalent analytical trainingTrack record of building FP&A, planning cadence, and operating finance from scratch rather than inheriting existing structureStrong understanding of SaaS economics, retention dynamics, and ideally embedded payments business modelsComfortable operating as a true partner to a COO without needing a team underneath you to be effectiveTop-tier academic backgroundExperience in vertical SaaS, healthcare IT, or embedded payments strongly preferredCompany OverviewThe senior finance hire that changes everything, done fast, by the people who already know them. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://www.embersearch.com.